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Germans, Sausages and Dachshunds: Oh, My!

Germans, Sausages and Dachshunds: Oh, My!

Author: iHeartPodcasts June 11, 2026 Duration: 51:14
Ridiculous History
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From baseball games to picnics, from street vendors to haute cuisine, the humble hot dog is an American icon. But where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origins of the infamous dog, how it got its name -- and why so many people have so strong opinions about what should or should not go it.

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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